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Wilmington weather

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Thunderstorm,rain likely tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model agree on a high near 94° in Wilmington today. Tomorrow looks showers around 86°, with a 94% chance of rain.

94°76°
86°73°
83°71°
85°71°
86°72°
90°72°
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NWSNational Blend (NBM)
94°
Thunderstorm
Today 94°·Low 77°·Rain 75%
AmericanNOAA GFS
96°
Cloudy
Today 96°·Low 75°·Rain 75%
EuropeanECMWF
93°
Thunderstorm
Today 93°·Low 75°·Rain 84%

The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Wilmington and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Thunderstorm
94° 76°
models agree
Tomorrow
Showers
86° 73°
models agree
Mon
Drizzle
83° 71°
models agree
Tue
Mostly clear
85° 71°
models agree
Wed
Mostly clear
86° 72°
models agree
Thu
Mostly clear
90° 72°
models agree
Fri
Light drizzle
91° 75°
±7°
Sat
Thunderstorm
87° 74°
±6°
Sun
Light drizzle
88° 75°
±8°
Mon
Light drizzle
90° 76°
±6°
Tue
Mostly clear
85° 73°
±9°
Wed
Drizzle
86° 69°
±12°
Thu
Thunderstorm
84° 69°
±10°
Fri
Thunderstorm
81° 67°
models agree

Wilmington, NC is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 87°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 42°F), with roughly 59 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Wilmington right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Wilmington climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
59°
42°
Feb
62°
45°
Mar
67°
49°
Apr
73°
56°
May
78°
63°
Jun
84°
69°
Jul
87°
74°
Aug
86°
72°
Sep
81°
67°
Oct
74°
56°
Nov
66°
50°
Dec
59°
42°

Which forecast is most accurate in Wilmington?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
88
/100rank #1
90±1.0°F95±1.6 mph8290% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
69
/100rank #2
82±1.8°F95±1.4 mph3665% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±3°93° to 96°±9%75% to 84% chance
Tomorrow±2°86° to 87°±55%39% to 94% chance
Mon±1°82° to 83°±3%25% to 28% chance
Tue±3°83° to 87°±48%7% to 55% chance
Wed±3°84° to 88°±29%12% to 41% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Wilmington

today, local time
Sunrise
06:48
Sunset
19:32
Daylight
12h 44m

Common questions

What's the weather in Wilmington today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Wilmington today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Wilmington today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Wilmington and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Wilmington?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Wilmington (CheckWeather Score 88/100), ahead of the American at 69. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Wilmington?
July is typically the warmest month in Wilmington, with average highs around 87°F.
How cold does Wilmington get?
The coldest month in Wilmington is January, when overnight lows average about 42°F.
How much rain does Wilmington get?
Wilmington sees roughly 59 in of precipitation a year, with September usually the wettest month.

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